November 7, 2024

Kelley Kronenberg Launches New Wealth Family Protection Division Under Leadership of Michael D. Wild

[FORT LAUDERDALE, FL] — Kelley Kronenberg, a leading full-service law firm announced the launch of its Wealth Family Protection Division, expanding the firm’s capabilities in sophisticated wealth preservation and asset protection services, with specific services geared toward supporting the needs of our business clientele. The new division will be comprised of Michael Wild, Michael Segall, Raquel Zeitlin, and Pamela Pelletier.    

The Wealth Family Protection Division enhances the firm’s existing estate planning practice with specialized services for high-net-worth individuals and business owners. The division offers comprehensive solutions including advanced trust structures, strategic entity formation, and sophisticated tax planning tools for both domestic and international matters.   

The division provides integrated services encompassing: 

  • Asset Protection Planning 
  • Generational Wealth Transfer 
  • Probate Proceedings (Complex)  
  • Tax Exposure Minimization 
  • Trust Administration 

“Our Wealth Family Protection Division represents a natural evolution in serving our business clients’ comprehensive needs. We recognize that successful business owners require sophisticated solutions that seamlessly integrate their business interests with personal wealth preservation. This specialized focus on tax planning and asset protection strategies empowers our clients to build lasting legacies for future generations,” said Heath S. Eskalyo, Principal Partner and Chief Performance Officer at Kelley Kronenberg. 

Kelley Kronenberg’s Wealth Protection Division will be under the direction of Michael Wild, who brings extensive experience in sophisticated estate planning and asset protection strategies to his role. Michael serves as managing partner at a prominent South Florida law firm. Throughout his career, he has earned numerous prestigious recognitions, including an AV® Preeminent Rating from Martindale Hubbell and multiple selections as a Super Lawyer. He has been featured in South Florida Business & Wealth Magazine’s Up & Comer Awards, named among Gold Coast Magazine’s Top 40 Professionals Under 40, and recognized in the Wall Street Journal’s Florida’s Top Attorneys list. 

Michael maintains active leadership roles in the community, serving as Chairman of the Board for organizations including 211 Broward, HANDY, and ARC Broward. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Boys and Girls Club of Broward County and the Executive Committee of the Nova Southeastern University Ambassador Board. As a Charter Fellow of the NSU Levan Center of Innovation and member of the Broward Sheriff’s Advisory Counsel, Michael continues his commitment to community service. His achievements include recognition as Small Business Person of the Year for the City of Plantation. 

For more information about Kelley Kronenberg’s Wealth Family Protection Division, please visit www.kelleykronenberg.com.